This temple, founded in the 8th century AD, is home to the largest bronze statue of Buddha in the world, which is seated in The Great…
Hōryū-ji is a Buddhist temple that was once one of the powerful Seven Great Temples, in Ikaruga, Nara Prefecture, Japan.
Yakushi-ji is one of the most famous imperial and ancient Buddhist temples in Japan, and was once one of the Seven Great Temples of Nanto,…
Tōshōdai-ji is a Buddhist temple of the Risshū sect in the city of Nara, in Nara Prefecture, Japan.
Founded as early as in the 8th century, this important religious structure overlooks the city of Nara.
Kinpusen-ji is the head temple of a branch of the Shugendō religion called Kinpusen-Shugendō in Yoshino district, Nara Prefecture, Japan.
Kinpusen-ji is the head temple of a branch of the Shugendō religion called Kinpusen-Shugendō in Yoshino district, Nara Prefecture, Japan.
Ōminesan-ji is an important temple of the Shugendō religion in the village of Tenkawa, Yoshino district, Nara prefecture, Japan.
Yoshimizu Shrine is a Shinto shrine located on Mount Yoshino in Yoshino district, Nara, Japan.
Yoshino Mikumari Shrine is a Shinto shrine located on Mount Yoshino in Yoshino district, Nara, Japan.
Situated near the top of Mt Tamaki, this hidden shrine is well worth the hike for its historical atmosphere, spectacular views of the…
Enjō-ji is a Shingon temple in the northeast of Nara, Japan. A number of its buildings and images have been designated National Treasures…
Yoshino Shrine is a Shinto shrine located in Yoshino, Yoshino District, Nara Prefecture, Japan. Prefecture, Japan.
Kawara-dera was a Buddhist temple established during the Asuka period in Asuka, Nara Prefecture, Japan.
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